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Socheat Seng and Mario J. Sanchez are engaged to marry Sept. 19, 2009.

Doug was born in Hollister, March 29, 1927 to Leslie and Carrie Skow, who preceded him in death. Doug passed away Wednesday morning at Mabie Southside Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 82. He was the husband of Patricia whom he married in October, 1949. Doug and his father built the newlyweds their first home on the family ranch on Bird Creek Road (now Cienega), into which they moved after their marriage. As their family grew, so did their home, with the construction of many additions. Doug spent most of his life working as a carpenter and farming the family ranch. He graduated from the Old Union School, Hollister High and Hollister Junior College. He loved baseball and played many years on softball teams for Paine's Club and The American Legion. He managed Little League teams throughout the years his three sons played. He was active in 4-H clubs while his family was involved. During the 1968-1969 school year he worked as a teacher's aide in the Ag Department and SBHS. Doug was awarded the Farmer of the Year award by the FFA group in 1969. Doug and Pat enjoyed traveling in their R.V., traveling to such places as Mexico, Las Vegas and Calgary BC to the Calgary Stampede. They especially enjoyed traveling with friends in the Hollister RV groups to various places in California. Their favorite place was Pismo Beach. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Doug and Pat held season tickets for many years, allowing them to see the Super Bowl at Stanford. He was a member of the Hollister Elks for 52 years, Hollister Exchange Club for 25 years and Hollister Boosters.

Police, responding to a report of drug activity in the 500 block

Gavilan was swept for just the third time this season, this time at the hands of Cabrillo. 

On Friday, October 26, 2012, James Leland Libby brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 87 years. Jim and his wife, Merrie were preparing to celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on December 19, 2012.

Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee, a 30-year-plus law enforcement veteran, found himself the victim of a crime when someone stole his personal vehicle April 27, according to police. The chief’s service firearm and badge, among other personal items, were inside the vehicle when it disappeared,...

By Grace Hase For a few hours on Monday it seemed as though gyms, salons and other indoor operations would remain open in Santa Clara County, despite orders from Gov. Gavin Newsom to shut down businesses in jurisdictions on the state’s Covid-19 watch list. But that all changed...